HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8414.40 – Compressors; air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing
HS code 8414.40 is the 6-digit subheading for compressors, air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing. It is used for portable diesel air compressors, towable screw compressors, mobile piston compressors, construction site air compressors and road repair air compressors.
What HS 8414.40 covers
This HS code is dedicated to air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing, representing mobile, robust units primarily used in construction, roadwork, mining, and other outdoor industrial applications. These compressors provide compressed air for pneumatic tools, sandblasting equipment, and other heavy-duty machinery, offering flexibility and power on job sites without fixed infrastructure. Major importers and exporters include industrialized nations with active construction and infrastructure development, such as the USA, Germany, China, and the UK. The trade is driven by infrastructure projects, industrial expansion, and the need for portable power solutions in remote or temporary locations. Key aspects include engine power, air delivery capacity (CFM/m³/min), operating pressure, and durability to withstand harsh working conditions, making them indispensable for many heavy industries.
- Covers
- Portable diesel air compressors
- Towable screw compressors
- Mobile piston compressors
- Construction site air compressors
- Road repair air compressors
- Mining air compressors (towable)
- Examples
- Atlas Copco XAS series
- Sullair 185
- Doosan Portable Power P185
- Kaeser M27
- Chicago Pneumatic CPS
Codes often confused with 8414.40
Common mistake. These towable compressors are distinct from stationary industrial air compressors (841480) or smaller, non-towable units, and misclassification can occur if their mobile, chassis-mounted design is overlooked.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 841440, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 841440 in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 7.8% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Belgium $208M 20% of world exports
- 2 China $203M 20% of world exports
- 3 Germany $106M 10% of world exports
World total: $1.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $94M 7.8% of world imports
- 2 United States $74M 6.1% of world imports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$70M 5.8% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 8414.40 3
Brazil splits HS 8414.40 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8414.40.10 Towable reciprocating air compressorsDe deslocamento alternativo
- 8414.40.20 Towable screw air compressorsDe parafuso
- 8414.40.90 Other towable air compressorsOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.14 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8414.40
What is HS code 841440?
HS code 841440 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Compressors; air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing. This HS code is dedicated to air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing, representing mobile, robust units primarily used in construction, roadwork, mining, and other outdoor industrial applications. These compressors provide compressed air for pneumatic tools, sandblasting equipment, and other heavy-duty machinery, offering flexibility and power on job sites without fixed infrastructure. Major importers and exporters include industrialized nations with active construction and infrastructure development, such as the USA, Germany, China, and the UK. The trade is driven by infrastructure projects, industrial expansion, and the need for portable power solutions in remote or temporary locations. Key aspects include engine power, air delivery capacity (CFM/m³/min), operating pressure, and durability to withstand harsh working conditions, making them indispensable for many heavy industries.
What products fall under HS code 841440?
Portable diesel air compressors, Towable screw compressors, Mobile piston compressors, Construction site air compressors, Road repair air compressors, Mining air compressors (towable)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 841440?
These towable compressors are distinct from stationary industrial air compressors (841480) or smaller, non-towable units, and misclassification can occur if their mobile, chassis-mounted design is overlooked.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 841440?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 841440 in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($208M, 20% of world exports), China ($203M) and Germany ($106M). World exports came to about $1.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 841440?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 841440 in UN Comtrade data were India ($94M, 7.8% of world imports), the United States ($74M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $70M). World imports came to about $1.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 841440 structured?
HS code 841440 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (14) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 841440?
Brazil splits HS code 841440 into 3 NCM codes: 8414.40.10 (Towable reciprocating air compressors), 8414.40.20 (Towable screw air compressors), 8414.40.90 (Other towable air compressors). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.